Charles Esten
Charles Esten Puskar III (September 9, 1965), also known as Chip Esten, is an American actor, musician and comedian. He is best known for his role as country singer Deacon Claybourne on the ABC/CMT drama Nashville (2012-2018), which subsequently kickstarted his own musical career. He's also known for his comedy (as Chip Esten) on the US version of the improv series Whose Line Is it Anyway?.
Filmography (56 titles)
6.5MovieGrizzly Night
Gary Bunney · 2026
MovieSigning Tony Raymond
Coach Crew Marshall · 2026
6.6ShowHomestead: The Series
Cain Ross · 2024
MovieThe Easy Kind
Tye · 2024
Tubydi
Padastro · 2021
8.3ShowOuter Banks
Ward Cameron · 2020
6.3ShowThe Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · 2019
9.2MovieNashville in Concert
2018
MovieDie Helene Fischer Show 2017
Self · 2017
7.7ShowWhose Line Is It Anyway?
Self · 2013
6.6ShowNashville
Deacon Claybourne · 2012
7.0ShowEnlightened
Damon Manning · 2011
8.0ShowJessie
Morgan Ross · 2011
7.5ShowWilfred
Nick · 2011
7.2ShowDrew Carey's Improv-A-Ganza
Self · 2011
7.5ShowNCIS: Los Angeles
John Cole / Ethan Stanhope · 2009
7.8Movie1%
John Tipton · 2008
8.4ShowThe Mentalist
Rick Bregman · 2008
5.8MovieSwing Vote
Lewis · 2008
MovieAmerican Family
Larry Bogner · 2007
5.3ShowThe Winner
2007
7.1ShowThe New Adventures of Old Christine
Joe Campbell · 2006
6.9ShowBig Love
Ray Henry · 2006
8.6ShowThe Office
Josh Porter · 2005
7.3ShowDrew Carey's Green Screen Show
Self · 2004
3.7MovieNobody Knows Anything!
Conner Fulton · 2004
7.8ShowCold Case
John 'The Hawk' Hawkins · 2003
On the Spot
2003
Water Under the Bridge
Don · 2003
10.0ShowCMT Music Awards
Self - Host · 2002